US Bridges

County Road 109 over Fall Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · In Etna · Structure no. 000000003314180

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 109 over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 109 over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 109
CrossesFall Creek
LocationIn Etna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48534, -76.38454
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2020)
Projected traffic592 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 109 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 109 over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 109 over Fall Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 109 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 109 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.